Total Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Anchorage Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey , and the 37th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Anchorage Avenue (SY2 6FG) in the last 12 months was 7.0 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% lower than the Abbey average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Anchorage Avenue (SY2 6FG), the main crime hotspot is near Southgate Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Southgate Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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